Storm weather warnings in New Zealand - 22nd October 2025

Posted at 12:05pm 22nd October 2025. Kia ora Deaf community, Hope you're all staying dry and safe in this wild weather. Right now, there are red, orange, and yellow weather warnings across different parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. 🔴 Red Warning Areas 🔴 North Island (Lower): Wellington region, Wairarapa – strong winds, big waves. South Island: Canterbury – strong winds, heavy rain. What to do: Stay inside in a safe place. Stay away from trees – they might break. Don’t go outside unless you really need to. Power and internet might go out. Tie down or put away anything outside – strong winds can blow things around and cause damage or injury. 🟠 Orange Warning Areas 🟠 North Island: Manawatū - Dannevirke, Masterton areas – strong winds, heavy rain. South Island: Marlborough - Blenheim, Kaikōura areas, Otago, Southland – heavy rain, strong winds. What to do: Put away or secure things outside. Make sure drains are clear so water can flow. Best to stay home or inside. If you must go out, be very careful. 🟡 Yellow Warning 🟡 Keep an eye on the weather and stay safe. Need more info? Check: https://www.metservice.com/ or MetService New Zealand https://nzsl.getready.govt.nz/emergen...   / nzcivildefence   You can also contact your Deaf Aotearoa office by text or video call. Stay safe everyone. #nzsl #deafaotearoa #WeatherWarningsNZ #SevereWeatherNZ